Ziryab on Divisadero to close, turn into Horsefeather

Hoodline reports that Divisadero’s Mediterranean and Moroccan-focused neighborhood favorite Ziryabwill be closing its doors in the not-too-distant future.

The restaurant and has been a neighborhood staple since opening in 2006, and in 2013, underwent a revamp, including a gussied up cocktail menu from Zachary Taylor (Dirty Water, Hog & Rocks). Unfortunately, it seems as if the re-boot wasn’t enough to keep the space open.

No word on exactly why — or when — Ziryab will officially shutter; Inside Scoop contacted Ziryab owners Salim and Sameer Nasser, but they would not provide comment.

As far as what lies in store for the space, the liquor license transfer reveals that the new team will be bar vets Justin Lew and Ian Scalzo, formerly of Future Bars (Bourbon & Branch, Local Edition, etc.).

Per Hoodline, this is the pair’s “first full-fledged project” since leaving Future Bars. It sounds like details on the forthcoming bar, dubbed Horsefeather, are still in the works:

Though they’re still finalizing concept details for the new Divisadero project, Lew tells Hoodline that they plan to keep Horsefeather in the style of a neighborhood bar, as opposed to a high-concept destination. “It’s important that we keep to the style of the neighborhood and make it approachable,” said Lew, himself an 11-year resident of the neighborhood.

Stay tuned for more info on an official closing date and future plans.